New Jersey Devils: 5 Bold Predictions For 2018-2019
![NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 13: (l-r) John Moore #2, Kyle Palmieri #21, Taylor Hall #9 and Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate Palmieri's third period goal against the Washington Capitals at the Prudential Center on October 13, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 13: (l-r) John Moore #2, Kyle Palmieri #21, Taylor Hall #9 and Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate Palmieri's third period goal against the Washington Capitals at the Prudential Center on October 13, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Capitals defeated the Devils 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/6453168da185905d67828ce3a0f6da08e6527a2a76e0625fd5aee60674f6929b.jpg)
Devils Hoist The Stanley Cup
If the Devils indeed close with 100 points, they will most assuredly be playing hockey in the big dance, and probably hosting as well. As we all know, anything can happen in the playoffs.
The Devils are a solid team with strong special teams and depth. Showtime Taylor Hall and Cory Schneider already proved themselves in last year’s playoffs with six points and a .950% save percentage, respectively. Why not the Devils? It may seem crazy now, but remember, the recipe for prophecy does call for a pinch of delusion.
All statistics courtesy of Hockey Reference unless otherwise noted.